Physical Therapist Assistant

Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North
Affiliation with Select Medical
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: 15255 Max Leggett Parkway JacksonvilleFL32218
Schedule:Per Diem

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries spinal cord injuries neurological disorders orthopedic issues amputation and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients in order to enhance patient care services.
• Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participates in education of patients families students coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans